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The Health Care Authority’s mission is: We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
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Training & Knowledge Management
Training Unit
Welcome to the DDSD training unit. We are made up of regional training coordinators in each region of New Mexico, a statewide technical assistance coordinator, and a statewide training coordinator, as well as the training unit manager. We offer trainings, support, resources and technical assistance to trainers, agencies, and others providing support to the people on each of the waivers operated by DDSD.
Required Training
The DDW Waiver, Mi Via Waiver, Supports Waiver and Medically Fragile Waiver all have training requirements by job classification. Please view our Training Requirements by Job Classification
Self-Advocacy Project
DDSD supports individuals to co-facilitate core curriculum trainings with the Training Unit as well as provider trainers. DDSD also supports individuals to take part in Division initiatives, advocacy groups, and technical assistance across the state of New Mexico.
Learn More
Please take a moment to visit the following important resources for training.
- DDSD Statewide Training Hub
- DDSD Online Courses — University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability
- UNM Center for Development and Disability Autism Programs
- Continuum of Care Presentations and trainings
- Partners for Employment
Training Unit Contacts
Name | Title | Region | Cell |
Eryn Bailey | Training Unit Manager | Statewide | 505-500-9583 |
Dan Cordova | Training & Development Specialist | Statewide | 505-526-7964 |
Alex Blue | Training & Development Specialist | Metro | 505-670-2810 |
Adam Shand | Advocate Trainer | Metro | 505-469-9398 |
Jason Rodriguez | Training & Development Specialist | SE / SW | 575-728-4589 |
Jacob Archuleta | Training & Development Specialist | NE / NW | 505-452-6883 |